SECTOR INSIGHT
ABLOY UK & HKC’ S INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AT THE SECURITY EVENT 2025
» JOIN HKC SECURITY AND ABLOY UK on stand 5 / F50, at the Birmingham NEC from 8th – 10th April.
As a pioneer and market-leader in access control technology, Abloy UK will offer attendees the opportunity to experience its comprehensive range of security solutions firsthand and learn more about how they can integrate with other products within the ASSA ABLOY portfolio, including:
• Digital Key Systems: eCLIQ, PROTEC2 CLIQ, ABLOY PULSE, ABLOY CUMULUS
• Wireless Locking Solutions: Aperio, SMARTair
• Wired Locking Solutions: Electric Locks, EDS
• Security Ecosystems: PRIMO
• IP Intercom Systems: DoorBird
• Intruder Alarms: HKC
Pip Courcoux, Technical and Product Director at Abloy UK, said:“ As a trusted advisor in the industry, this event allows us to get face-to-face with visitors to give hands-on demonstrations of our wide portfolio of products and explain their features and benefits.
“ We can also advise on which systems can be combined into bespoke solutions to suit individual requirements – whether that’ s securing premises for SMEs, or providing access control for environments such as healthcare estates, university accommodation, commercial offices, utilities infrastructure, and many more.”
HKC
HKC is offering an immersive, handson experience. Attendees can witness first-hand the powerful integration capabilities of the SW10270 panel, featuring seamless interoperability with leading security solutions, including Abloy UK’ s SMARTair wireless access control system and Optex external alarm sensors.
Each of these integrations will be fully operational, allowing visitors to explore the advantages of a unified security approach.
In addition, HKC will showcase its latest security innovations, including the brandnew SecureHub Panel, Wireless Keypad, Solas Outdoor Siren, Video Doorbell, and Chime. The SecureHub panel will be linked to various sensors on the stand, providing a live demonstration of its capabilities via HKC’ s SecureComm app.
Damian Lloyd, Marketing Lead at HKC, added:“ The security landscape is evolving rapidly, and integration plays a key role in future proofing systems to protect customer investments and stay ahead of emerging technologies.”
www. hkcsecurity. com | www. abloy. com
Complete Fire Door Solution at the Fire Safety Event
» ALLEGION UK, ALONGSIDE ITS FAMILY of leading door hardware brands, is set to present a complete fire door solution at The Fire Safety Event, taking place between the 8th- 10th April at the NEC, Birmingham. With a focus on keeping people safe where they live, learn, work and connect, Allegion’ s team of experts will be on hand with specification, installation and maintenance advice at this year’ s event, and will showcase a flagship range of fire door solutions, including architectural hardware, fire and smoke seals, vision panels and an intumescent fire block louvre system. To demonstrate the crucial role that fire door hardware plays in fire safety, Allegion is inviting visitors to stand 4 / K106 where they can experience three full-sized door models, each displaying a harmonised set of tested and certified products suitable for timber and steel fire doors.
Throughout the three-day event, Allegion will also exhibit a working model of its unique XB120 automatic door operator from Boss Door Controls. Available in a choice of seven high-quality finishes, ranging from‘ Light Bronze’ to‘ Matt Black’, all finish options are designed to enhance all architectural styles.
Pete Hancox, country manager at Allegion UK, commented:“ Fire doors are a key element of passive fire protection, and in the event of a fire, it’ s crucial that essential door hardware has been expertly specified, correctly installed and properly maintained. As part of our ongoing campaign to raise awareness and reduce knowledge gaps in these areas, we’ re delighted to return to The Fire Safety Event, as it provides the perfect platform to offer valuable expertise and support to a key audience.
“ We will be showcasing the Allegion family of brands at this year’ s event and plan to offer visitors true peace of mind by presenting a complete fire door solution that combines a range of our certified, highlyengineered and third-party tested fire door safety products. Our team of experts will also share real-time installation advice, with live demonstrations of our unique selfadhesive Accufit system, which has been enhanced to facilitate easy and accurate installation of our Briton door closers.”
www. firesafetyevent. com www. allegion. co. uk
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